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Data Virtualization is the CDO’s Best Friend

Data Virtualization

According to CIO magazine, the first chief data officer (CDO) was employed at Capital One in 2002, and since then the role has become widespread, driven by the recent explosion of big data. The CDO role has a variety of.

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What is a chief data officer? A leader who creates business value from data

CIO Business Intelligence

The chief data officer (CDO) is a senior executive responsible for the utilization and governance of data across the organization. While the chief data officer title is often shortened to CDO, the role should not be confused with that of the chief digital officer , which is also frequently referred to as CDO.

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A CDO’s Guide to the Data Catalog

Alation

In 2002, Capital One became the first company to appoint a Chief Data Officer (CDO). Early CDOs largely sought to ensure compliance with regulations around financial data, taking a defensive posture to guard company and customer information. Today, the modern CDO drives the data strategy for the entire organization.